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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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